Worksafe Bc 2017

Lack of fall protection in South Okanagan proves costly to building firms
PENTICTON – Worksafe B.C. penalized two companies working in the South Okanagan after discovering workers…

Blasting company fined $11,000 for damaging homes, cars near Kelowna construction site
KELOWNA – A rock blasting company from Castlegar has been fined more than $11,000 for…

Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures
OKANAGAN – With temperatures potentially soaring into the high thirties this week, WorkSafe B.C. is…

Hot weather means risks for those working outside in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – WorkSafeBC is warning employers and outdoor workers about upcoming high temperatures in the…

Vernon School District hit with huge fine for breaking asbestos rules
VERNON – A fine of more than $628,000 has been leveled against the Vernon School…